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L00K: AS OF SEPT 2025 IN 95% OF UPDATES MOST OWNERS ONLY NEED THE ONE EASY UPDATE, THE OLD OUTDATED 70.00.100 IN 95% OF CASES IS NOT NEEDED* AND YOU ARE AT RISK BRICKING YOUR CMU (Mazda Connect) BY INSTALLING THIS 70.00.100 TWO FILE UPDATE.
STOP Installing ANY 70.00.100 Files Unless Instructed by me to do so.!
PLZ STOP READING OUT OF DATE ADVISE ON WHAT TO DO.
PLS STOP INSTALLING OLD FILES WHICH ARE NOT EVEN NEEDED.
* Only used as a transition update on cars made before 2015 and Never Updated Before.
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ALERT: Please be aware that MAZDA ONLY Supports the WIRED Connected AUX Hub and Two Large USB Cables for Carplay and or AndroidAuto Conversions.
GENUINE Mazda CP/AA Wireless is ONLY obtained by using an updated for ''Wireless CMU'' (the inside Dash Hardware) and the updated new AUX Hub.
MAZDA DOES NOT SELL or SUPPORT CP/AA WIRELESS VIA a ''Carplay Dongle'' only via more expensive "Wireless CMU".
These ''Carplay Dongles'' are not from Mazda nor can be considered a Genuine Mazda Part.
They are sold via Amazon, eBay etc, I would be careful about their longevity (or life span).
Personally I Only recommend the ORIGINAL CP/AA Update which requires the 2 Wired USB Cables and Updated AUX Hub or Box installation AFTER your 74.00.324A Firmware is working. The Latest and final 74.00.324A Mazda Firmware
does work fine with these wireless Carplay Dongles, HOWEVER I recommend you ONLY use the Instruction I supply with all my Genuine Mazda Firmware as these other paperwork suppled is either old and outdated Firmware from a Google Link and instructions which is very vague.
WARNING: Many of you guys are downloading Mazda Firmware from You-Tube or other sources...
UNLESS You know WHAT you are doing DO NOT...!!
WHY: Well you are either downloading Firmware for WRONG Country or Region or you are NOT Downloading the Complete Set of Files.
MUST have separate Fail-Safe.up and Reinstall.up Files and YOU MUST install each in the correct order (the Smallest File is First).
Only the late 70's Firmware is a ONE FILE Only Install.
RESULTS: Well many are ONLY Downloading or Installing the One file and Not the Other leaving you with a Mismatched CMU Versions Set-up which can be very difficult to rectify depending on the TWO Mismatch Versions.
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CARPLAYTM + ANDROID AUTO CONVERSION...Warning...!
Some of you are installing your New Aux Hub and 2 Cables BEFORE you have Updated to 74.00.324A FIRMWARE...!
Well it will Never work as YOU MUST have a working 70 to 74 Firmware installed and running in your car First, AFTER that You then install your 3 new parts. CP/AA will never work in any other way.
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PLEASE NOTE: 74.00.324A is NOW THE FINAL FIRMWARE as all Mazda Cars using this .up Firmware is OUT OF PRODUCTION and No Longer Installed in any New Mazda's made from 2024.
IF YOU Are Currently Using ANY Outdated 70.00.xxx's Firmware Version(s) then I strongly advise you install the Best and Last Updated Version of 74.00.324A as there are up to 50 different Bugs and Issues Fixed or Resolved between old Version(s) 70. and Latest 74.
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NOTE: THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE CHARGING YOU FOR THESE Firmware UPDATES IN RUSSIA or UKRAINE, eBay or Amazon, I NEVER CHARGE YOU, YOU DO NOT PAY FOR NEW FILES, EVER!
ALSO NOTE: YOU CAN NOT CHANGE or SWAP INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS.
ALL EXPORT MZ6s USE the 6th GENERATION MAZDA CONNECT.
7th Gen MAZDA HOME SCREEN has the White Text on Black Screen.
6th Gen MAZDA HOME SCREEN Below has Red Round Icons on Black Screen.
HOME SCREEN for .up FIRMWARE SHOWN ABOVE
GENUINE Mazda CarPlay+Android Auto All HERE!
This OFFICIAL Mazda CarPlay+AndroidAuto is for all Mazda Models which have Mazda Connect or MZD Connect, these Installation Instructions MUST BE Followed Exactly or you will never get CP/AA to work.
CP/AA comes together as ONE Installation, it cannot be separated.
All of your existing Connect User/Display FEATURES still remain and still function as normal.
The following Genuine MAZDA details are for current Mazda Worldwide using factory-installed MAZDA Connect or MZD Connect Color Touch-screen (see above pic), your existing Car Warranty is not affected.
YES, this Genuine CarPlay and AndroidAuto RETRO Upgrade is for Your MAZDA if you want to do a self or home installation.
BELOW Pic is the End Result AFTER you have installed the 74.00.324A FIRMWARE (the correct Region) FIRST, then RUN+USE this new FIRMWARE, and then INSTALL the TWO NEW Genuine Mazda Parts LAST.
REGIONS for FIRMWARE
4A N (ADR) is for Australia-NZ, Asia (except Japan +China), Middle East, Brazil, Pacific.
EU N is for Europe and UK
NA N is for North America, USA, Canada, Mexico.
PRECISELY for the Model Years from 2014 to Late 2023 which covers MAZDA 2, MAZDA 3, MAZDA 6, MAZDA CX-3, CX-5, CX-8, CX-9, and MX-5.
#This Genuine Mazda CP/AA Retrofit Parts Kit and Firmware/Software is not for 1st Generation of Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 6 using the factory TomTom in-Dash Navi.
NOTE: IF your NEW 2019~ Mazda Models (listed above) DOES NOT come Standard with Factory Fitted CP/AA but has 'any' Version of 7x.00.xxxx Firmware already installed from Factory then ALL you need to purchase/install are the TWO Mazda Parts Listed below in your Region to get CP/AA to work.
This Thread is NOT for Tweaks or ANY other cheap way to install CP/AA (which does not work anyway and will end up costing you more $$s).
ONLY USE THESE TYPES OF USB FLASH DRIVES Below..
NOTE:
You can not rename the File whatsoever on your USB Flash Drive.
You can not have ANY other file or files or folders on your flash drive.
You must only have the correct .up file(s) on a small FAT32 (about 16GB) Flash Drive, file CAN NOT be in a .zip or .rar format.
IF still having issues with CMU not seeing USB Flash Drive do a full format clean of Drive.
Put a small <16GB USB Drive in Windows PC, go to Start, This PC, RIGHT Click on the Drive, Select Format.., Select FAT32, Select Start, click OK, all files on Drive will be Deleted and Drive Re-Formatted (cleaned).
Copy/Paste new Firmware file(s) ONLY on Drive, remove from PC, and try in your car again.
IF you are using any MacOS PC to download files then that will also corrupt your Flash Drive as Macs add hidden files onto a flash drive and car CMU will not see the file.
Edit: There is now a process if you use a Mac PC, please ask me by a MESSAGE Here ONLY.
MAZDA ONLY supports MS-Intel Windows 64bit OS and is used by all car makers for Diagnostic and Maintenance UPDATES in their Automobiles.
Apple (Mac) systems are not supported or used by any car brands in Service Departments or for Diagnostics, period.
WIRELESS Carplay is ONLY INCLUDED WITH 74.00.324A FIRMWARE for your region which is also a normal Update progression from the now outdated 70.00.367A..
HOWEVER one Must Also Purchase a New CMU from a 2021 Model for a Wireless CP spec car and CMU as not ALL 2021 Models come standard from the factory with WCP CMU.
WIRELESS CARPLAY WILL NOT WORK ALONE WITHOUT 74 Firmware and NEW 2021~ CMU (meant for WCP), as far as I know those TWO things are all that are required, the Firmware is Free and New CMU is about $800 to $1,500 USD. Note: Some filing of Cable Plug connections to new CMU is required also.
This THREAD Does NOT apply to ALL NEW Next Gen 2019 Mazda 3 (BP) or 2020 Mazda CX-30 (DM) or MX-30 or
CX-60 or CX-70 or CX-80 or CX-90, Late CX-5.
YES, You can install this New Updated 74.00.324A Firmware (Region specific) only WITHOUT doing the Hardware (Two New Mazda Parts) Installation.
By installing this new Firmware ONLY your car will have the very latest available CONNECT Operating System and is FUTURE CP/AA READY...which can be done later or never.
IF later you want this working CP/AA Feature you still MUST install the TWO Genuine Mazda Parts.
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Purchase is ONLY for GENUINE Mazda CarPlay also with AndroidAuto and WILL NOT WORK without Installation of new 74's Firmware FIRST and THEN the TWO ALL NEW Genuine Mazda Parts installed Second and Third . .. in that Order.. . PERIOD!
See new Mazda CP/AA Kit below in Pic.
*Method in these new Updates is now ONLY a Single 'UPDATE.up' File to Run.
No more separated Fail-safe + Reinstall.up files,
Now ONLY ONE 'update.up' File.
You Select either “Reinstallation Package” or ''Update Package'' AFTER file 'SEARCHING' from Your pre-loaded file on Your quality 'USB FLASH DRIVE'.
ALL the other NEW Mazda Parts are a MUST DO requirement as the process of adding and installing CP/AA Firmware and the MUST have Genuine Mazda Parts has not changed. DO NOT BUY or USE any other systems 'put together last year' as this WILL corrupt the use of this very latest Genuine Mazda UPDATED FIRMWARE listed below.
NOTE: There are some cheap options to separately install AndroidAuto ONLY without CarPlay and the 2 New Mazda Parts Listed Below, I strongly advise NOT to go down this route as you must use the OLD and Outdated 59 Firmware which is buggy and at times very unreliable with communication errors infecting OTHER working Systems Hardware inside your car, engine, IC control modules or display screen, you should only use latest Mazda Firmware.
The GENUINE Mazda Firmware here is Free and the Genuine Mazda Parts are not that expensive.
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REGION CODES for Mazda MZD CONNECT.
NA N is...
Region NORTH AMERICA -
USA, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, known as 'NA N' on your Touchscreen.
EU N is...
Region EUROPE -
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican, known as 'EU N' on your Touchscreen.
4A N is...
Region ADR -
Australia, Christmas Island, Fiji, Indonesia, Kangaroo Island, Malaysia, M-East, New Zealand, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi, Singapore, South Africa/Africa, South America (Most of), Asia (Not Japan or China), Tasmania, Thailand,
known as '4A N' on your Touchscreen.
To Find plus Firmware Number..
In most cases go to touchscreen 'SETTINGS',
Far Right Folder 'SYSTEM',
Down to 'ABOUT'
Then 'Version Information'.
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MAZDA (MZD) CONNECT, WHAT FIRMWARE DO I INSTALL..?
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'.up' Firmware used for All MAZDA-MZD CONNECT MODELS 2014-2021.
NOT For first production CX-5 or Mazda 6 with TomTom Navigation.
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IF you are after Genuine Mazda Firmware as listed MESSAGE me Here in this Forum with your Model, What OS Version Numbers are in each (Fail-safe and Reinstall) and what Country is car used in, YOU MUST Supply me a Picture of OS Version, all New Members must post anywhere in Forum to Qualify to use Message Me service.
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THE .PDF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR New AUX Hub HARDWARE INSTALLATION IS IN THIS LINK HERE...AUX HUB AND CABLE HARDWARE INSTALL .PDFs for EARLY Mazda 6 with IN-DASH Info Screen
AUX HUB AND CABLE HARDWARE INSTALL .PDFs for 2018~ GL Mazda 6 with Top Of Dash Screen
WARNING: PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU CAN NOT SUPPLY ME A PICTURE
OF CARS EXISTING FIRMWARE VERSION IN Your PRIVATE MESSAGE TO ME TO VERIFY I CAN NOT ISSUE YOU THE MAZDA CONNECT UPDATE FILE(S).
NOTE: MY REPLY to YOU can take up to 14 Hours as I am in Australia, be patient. Do Not download Firmware Files from any other websites as they offer zero support and usually only one of the three Regions.
ORDER the Genuine MAZDA Parts that are Sold @ your Local Mazda Dealer Parts Department, call them, or Amazon or eBay.
Or contact sales@mazmart.com as they will Ship Worldwide from USA with Genuine Mazda Parts and First Class Customer Service.
Apple CarPlay/Android Kit for 2014+ Skyactiv Models
Or eBay Sellers, some also Ship Internationally.
Mazda Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ Retrofit Kit 00008FZ34 | eBay (USA, CANADA, International)
Or Europe mainland who want an Online Seller, try this site.
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto™
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WHAT 'OS VERSION' NUMBER AND 'REGION' CODE IS IN MY MAZDA-MZD CONNECT RIGHT NOW?
The latest available Firmware 'OS Version' is listed separately BELOW for each of the 3 main Regions worldwide, to see yours now go to the cars Touchscreen, Touch the RED ROUND ''Settings'' Icon, then Touch the top right SILVER ''System'' TAB, scroll down to ''About'' Touch it, scroll down to ''Version Information'' Touch it, this screen should tell you your 'OS Version' Number and Region Code so you know which 'update.up' Region File to Download.
Example below showing 70.00.335 NA N.
No REGION Code Shown?
If your Touchscreen shows No Region Code like NA N or EU N or 4A N or MAZ (see Pics with Red Circles) go to INSTALL Procedure.pdf and bring up the Diagnostic Test Screen and Enter/Press Code 53 this should reveal your Region Code and OS Version Number so you can Select and Download the 100% Correct New Updated Firmware OS Version.
Or just ask in a private Message, click on my Avatar.
Example Pic of outdated 59.00.445 Firmware with No Region Code displayed.
Region NORTH AMERICA - USA, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, known as 'NA N' on your Touch-screen.
1. FIRMWARE Version for 'NA N' for CP/AA update.up file is:
cmu150_NA_74.00.324A_update.up file MUST Install FIRST 923MB 35-40 Mins.
2. C922-V6-605A New USB Data Cable set of MUST Install SECOND.
3. TK78-66-9U0C or D New AUX Module Unit, MUST be Installed LAST.
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Region EUROPE - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican, known as 'EU N' on your Touch-screen.
1. FIRMWARE Version for 'EU N' for CP/AA update.up file is:
cmu150_EU_74.00.324A_update.up file MUST Install FIRST 2.3GB 50-55 Mins.
2. C830-V6-60Z New USB Data Cable set of MUST Install SECOND.
3. TK78-66-9U0C or D New AUX Module Unit, MUST be Installed LAST.
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Region ADR - Australia, Christmas Island, Fiji, Indonesia, Kangaroo Island, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Saudi, Singapore, South Africa/Africa, South America, South Asia, Tasmania, Thailand, known as '4A N' on your Touch-screen.
1. FIRMWARE Version for '4A N' or (ADR) for CP/AA update.up file is:
cmu150_ADR_74.00.324A_update.up file MUST Install FIRST 1.8GB 45-50 Mins.
2. C924-V6-605A New USB Data Cable set of MUST Install SECOND.
3. TK78-66-9U0C or D New AUX Module Unit, MUST be Installed LAST.
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REPEAT, You must install these New Mazda Parts in the correct order or CP/AA will NEVER WORK.
ONLY install the Cars Correct Region Firmware, either NA N or EU N, or 4A N .. see above
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The MUST have ALL NEW ''AUX Hub Module'' TK78-66-9U0C or D or E or F is the exact same Mazda Part and Part Number Worldwide and for ALL Mazda's, repeat ALL Mazda's with MZD/Mazda Connect Worldwide wanting to Convert to CP/AA.
NOTE: There are 3 Different MUST-HAVE Part Numbers for the ALL NEW ''USB Cable Set''. We have Confirmed that it does not matter 'which' Part Numbered USB CABLE SET you use as essentially there is no difference as ANY 1 of the 3 CABLE SETS WILL INSTALL AND WORK PERFECTLY.
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